CVE-2026-39924: Flarum < 1.8.16 Session Persistence via Improper Access Token Revocation

Published Aug 5, 2026
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Updated

Flarum before 1.8.16 contains an improper session invalidation vulnerability that allows attackers who hold a valid session token to retain full account access after a victim changes their password, because the accesstokens table is never cleared on password change events. The TokensClearer::clearPasswordTokens() function only removes rows from the passwordtokens table while leaving all active session cookies and API bearer tokens intact, including long-lived RememberAccessToken entries, and administrator-forced password resets via the user update endpoint are equally ineffective at revoking attacker-held sessions.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Flarum Flarum<1.8.16

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade flarum to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.16
  2. Compensating control

    Because access_tokens are not cleared on password change, revoke any potentially exposed session cookies/API bearer tokens (including long-lived RememberAccessToken entries) for affected accounts after password changes.

Event History

Aug 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-39924?

The severity of CVE-2026-39924 is medium with a score of 6.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-39924?

To fix CVE-2026-39924, upgrade to Flarum version 1.8.16 or later.

3

What does CVE-2026-39924 affect?

CVE-2026-39924 affects the Flarum platform versions prior to 1.8.16.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-39924?

CVE-2026-39924 is an improper session invalidation vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2026-39924?

CVE-2026-39924 allows attackers to retain access to a user's account even after the user changes their password.

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